Description
Korean Braised Potatoes, or Gamja Jorim, is a delicious side dish featuring tender baby potatoes pan-fried to golden perfection and then simmered in a savory-sweet soy-based braising sauce. Enhanced with garlic, honey, and sesame oil, this flavorful dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, making it a perfect accompaniment to any Korean meal.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb Baby Potatoes, washed
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar (for boiling)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Braising Liquid
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Make braising liquid. In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, honey, minced garlic, ground black pepper, water, and sesame oil. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Cook the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water with a splash of white vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the baby potatoes, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, and set aside.
- Pan fry the potatoes. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the cooked potatoes and pan-fry them for about 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they develop a golden brown color on the outside.
- Add the braising liquid. Pour the prepared braising liquid into the skillet with the potatoes. Toss the potatoes gently to coat in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and clings to the potatoes, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
- Garnish and serve. Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the potatoes. Give everything a final gentle toss and serve warm. Enjoy this flavorful Korean side dish!
Notes
- If baby potatoes are not available, small red or Yukon gold potatoes can be used and halved if large.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to taste.
- The splash of vinegar in the boiling water helps the potatoes hold their shape better during cooking.
- For a spicier twist, add some red pepper flakes to the braising liquid.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and Korean BBQ or grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean Braised Potatoes, Gamja Jorim, Korean side dish, braised potatoes, pan-fried potatoes, soy sauce potatoes, Korean cuisine
